Episode 3 - SMART EM and Ear Emergencies

Published: June 2, 2014, 11 a.m.

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We review FOAM (Free Open Access Medical education), SMART EM "Pseudoaxioms 2 and Literature Update," in which Dr. David Newman\\xa0discussesthe lack of benefit for tamsulosin in most renal colic. \\xa0Then, we discuss core content urologic emergencies including:

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  • Bullous Myringitis
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  • Perforated Tympanic Membrane
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  • Auricular Hematoma
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  • Necrotizing Otitis Externa (Malignant Otitis Externa)
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As always, visit\\xa0foamcast.org\\xa0\\xa0for show notes and the generously donated Rosh Review questions.

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Key Texts:

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Tintinalli\'s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide (7e) Chapter 237

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Rosen\'s Emergency Medicine(8e) Chapter 92

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Thanks for listening!

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-Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer

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